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Easy Maple Pumpkin Dump Cake with Crunchy Pecan Streusel

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This easy maple pumpkin dump cake features a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel top and a soft, custard-like pumpkin layer underneath. Made with simple ingredients and no mixing bowls, it’s the perfect fall dessert for gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A dark amber preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (without pudding in the mix)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (raw or lightly toasted)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for extra caramelization)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and uniform.
  3. Pour the pumpkin base into the prepared dish and spread evenly to the edges with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the entire box of dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Do not stir or pat down.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix layer.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible over the top. If using, sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. The center will still jiggle slightly. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  8. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Don’t stir the cake mix into the pumpkin layer—the dry mix stays on top to create the streusel crust. For extra crispy edges, bake on the lower third of the oven. The cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix. For dairy-free, substitute evaporated milk with full-fat coconut milk and use plant-based butter.

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